Tippy Dam Recreation Area Campground offers 40 rustic campsites (open year-round) along the Manistee River and Tippy Dam backwaters, with two boat launches serving both the river and upstream dammed section.

The campground features spacious, shaded sites with water access via trails and a common dock area, plus amenities including vault toilets, hand pump water, and a fish-cleaning station—making it ideal for anglers and paddlers seeking a quiet, off-the-beaten-path base for water recreation.